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Warning: This audio contains graphic language. Hear a letter from Aaron McKinney to Russel Henderson while the two awaited trial in 1998 for Matthew Shepard's murderDi Coloradoan

Parenthood is a messy roller coaster of love, rebellion and reward. It’s full of highs and lows, good days, rough days and days that seem like they will never end.Di Coloradoan

Parenthood is a messy roller coaster of love, rebellion and reward. It’s full of highs and lows, good days, rough days and days that seem like they will never end.Di Coloradoan

Parenthood is a messy roller coaster of love, rebellion and reward. It’s full of highs and lows, good days, rough days and days that seem like they will never end.Di Coloradoan

Parenthood is a messy roller coaster of love, rebellion and reward. It’s full of highs and lows, good days, rough days and days that seem like they will never end.Di Coloradoan

Parenthood is a messy roller coaster of love, rebellion and reward. It’s full of highs and lows, good days, rough days and days that seem like they will never end.Di Coloradoan

Parenthood is a messy roller coaster of love, rebellion and reward. It’s full of highs and lows, good days, rough days and days that seem like they will never end.Di Coloradoan

Parenthood is a messy roller coaster of love, rebellion and reward. It’s full of highs and lows, good days, rough days and days that seem like they will never end.Di Coloradoan

Parenthood is a messy roller coaster of love, rebellion and reward. It’s full of highs and lows, good days, rough days and days that seem like they will never end.Di Coloradoan

Malini Bartels: When seeds pop open by ColoradoanDi Coloradoan